Essential Doctrine 4: Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah
Mark 8:27-29 “Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, ‘Who do people say I am?’ 28They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’ 29‘But what about you?’ he asked. ‘Who do you say I am?’ [...]
The Beauty of Christmas Music
December 22, 2009 by Steve
Filed under AA: Steve, Biblical Teaching, Theology
Each year I look forward to hearing the sounds of Christmas, especially the traditional carols. They radiantly speak of the birth of Christ and focus our attention on Him.
Throughout the week, singing the words in my mind, brings joy to my heart and challenges me. Christmas music not only possesses beautiful melodies but powerful [...]
Essential Doctrine 3: Man is a sinner and will be judged
To be a Christian a person must believe that all men are sinners and God will judge each individual for their sins. The Bible says the following about sin:
Romans 3:23 “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Romans 5:12 “Therefore, just as through one man [Adam] sin entered into the [...]
Essential Doctrine 2: Jesus is fully God and fully man
Titus 2:13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
John 1:1, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…14 And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us…”
John 20:28 Thomas said to him [Jesus], “My [...]
Essential Doctrine 1: Only one God
Isaiah 43:10-13 “You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me there was no God formed, and there will be none after Me. 11 “I, even I, am the Lord, and there is no [...]